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Pino's Gift Basket Shoppe and Wine Cellar

Bar Gift shop Lounge Beer store Wine store Liquor store Gourmet grocery store

Bar & bottle shop with an easygoing, neighborhood vibe featuring events such as trivia & live music. People often mention great, pizza, music, staff, atmosphere, time, bartenders, live, Great,


Address

13 N 4th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

Website

www.pinosshop.com

Contact

(732) 247-5421

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (504 reviews)

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Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (15) pizza (13) music (8) staff (7) atmosphere (7) time (7) bartenders (6) live (6) Great (6)
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  • 5/5 Christine N. 2 years ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Love this place!! There's a liquor store and a bar next it. Fair prices, friendly bartenders and a ton of space. Skullboy hosts sick events here!! From live music to fleamarkets... 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Nova w. 11 months ago on Google • 352 reviews
    Decent place for drink with friends. The have karaoke nights. You can bring your own food. But they have a pizza bar in the back that was pretty busy so it might be worth a try
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Subham D. 1 year ago on Google
    Good Place with nice ambiance. Trivia nights on Tuesdays! $15 card if you win, $10 for 2nd and $10 for coming up with the best team name. Good staff. Only con is that they don't have anything other than Pizza if you want to eat. There is also a small game room!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Michelle T. 10 months ago on Google
    I recently had a terrible experience at pinos gift basket shoppe and wine cellar. The employees were incredibly rude and unprofessional, and I was shocked by their behavior. When I pointed out their behavior in a review, the business responded by calling my review "fake." This is completely unacceptable and shows a lack of accountability on their part. To make matters worse, the business then made a post asking people to write good reviews. This is even more "fake" than my review, as they are clearly trying to manipulate their online reputation instead of addressing the real issues at hand. I am a real person who had a very bad experience at this business, and I would not recommend it to anyone. The fact that they are unwilling to take responsibility for their actions and instead resort to name-calling and manipulation is a clear sign that they do not value their customers or their reputation. My friend and I had a poor experience, if you don't believe me than read ALL the reviews, good and the bad. this business isn't "perfect"
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cassie D. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place! Great atmosphere to grab a drink and chat with friends. Bonus was that there was someone making pizzas when we went last. That was a pleasant surprise!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariana T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and drinks! Bands are awesome! We had a great time during the Punk Rovk Flea Market!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Albert G. 1 year ago on Google
    Not enough space to write about all the great things in this place. Go once and you will be a fan forever!!! Open mic on Wednesday evenings is the best entertainment deal in town! Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James M. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the bar side (to the left). It's low key and they have great beers to choose from. There's regular music. Just a really cool place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve S. 1 year ago on Google
    Saturday was my 1st time at this establishment. I must say, I really love the set up and atmosphere! A bunch of my music buddies threw a show and it was a perfect night! The staff was SUPER friendly and accommodating. The acoustics inside was spot on. The house band was awesome. And from what I hear the pizza was great as well! I didn't try it because I'm in a vegan situation. I will definitely be back to enjoy some live music in the future. Well done! ✊🏿
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Corinne 1 year ago on Google
    Pinos is great...open mike nite hosted by Tommy Strazza is VERY popular with lots of talent. Staff is great the bartenders are friendly and efficient. FUN IN HIGHLAND PK.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick K. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for an afternoon drink with my Wife, and Son. I found it relaxing. They also have a shop attached that sells different items to go. My son told me they do bands in the evening. Very roomy place. All in all, I enjoyed it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Celine A. 1 year ago on Google
    I absolutely love this bar as you can bring your own food to eat here. The selection of artists is also very good. My only disappointment is with the fact that they do not make cocktails.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Bob K. 9 months ago on Google • 187 reviews
    I love this place. Currently a line forms from door to cash register. People should fill the bar and bartenders keep an eye on who is next. June 11, 2023: Line to the cash register is still a problem June 30, 2023: Line still a problem. Adding a star for Kelsey. Feb 21, 2024: Line still happens, but bartenders encourage going to any spot at the bar for service.

  • 5/5 Rob B. 4 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    Had a great time here, I'm the drummer for the Deflators, we were there for meyermans CD release party also RP, Great BANDS, atmosphere was awesome the bartenders were great and a special shout out to MAX, the sound man, he did a terrific job on making us sound great highly recommend!!!

  • 5/5 Dan A. 6 months ago on Google • 68 reviews
    One of the best local watering holes & performance venues around. Delicious pizza available in the back with vegan options!

  • 4/5 Mark S. 6 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    First time at Pino's in years. Liked the atmosphere in the bar/restaurant area. Large beer list clearly posted. Had the Maine Lunch IPA draft. Pizza is available. Will definitely come back.

  • 1/5 Jessica L. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Love coming here for Tuesday trivia and to hang out with friends but unfortunately the most recent trivia host killed the vibes of this place completely. A shame to see, usually it’s the place to be

  • 5/5 Raphael D. 9 months ago on Google
    This community led establishment is a pillar in town. It provides a safe and welcoming space to all that come in and makes continued efforts to include more artists, musicians, vendors, fundraisers, from all walks of life. On any given day there are amazing musicians and a mixed inter-generational audience who appreciate and value the hard work and creativity that everyone here brings to the table. From the owners, to the staff, to Skullboy (pizza) I must say that without Pinos, Highland Park would not be Highland Park. I definitely recommend coming here, there’s plenty of great beverages at the bar, fresh pizza, and a great atmosphere for conversation and leisure. Last but not least, no matter how your day has gone, when you come here you can show up as you are and be yourself, this is a beautiful thing.

  • 5/5 Sheila S. 10 months ago on Google
    It’s like Cheers, but it’s in Highland Park! The atmosphere is so inviting, excellent music events, delicious pizza, friendly staff and amazing beer. On top of all of this, Pino’s welcomes everyone and supports local organizations and fundraising without hesitation. Pinos has changed the quality of life for folks on HP and beyond!

  • 5/5 lora s. 10 months ago on Google
    I love Pino's! Have been going there for years. Siobhan and Stephen have worked hard to create a place that is warm and welcoming to everyone. Even our pets! You cant beat the entertainment. The addition of Skullboy pizza is such a bonus because the pizza is great! And I'm originally from NY so I know pizza. We are so lucky to have this neighborhood livingroom in Highland Park!

  • 4/5 Ian F. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent little spot in Highland Park to grab a drink and slice of pizza. They usually have live music, trivia, and other weekly events available due to their donation system - letting you pay what you can to support their team and any outside acts. Will return soon!

  • 5/5 Hossein Z. 11 months ago on Google
    Always enjoy my time here! Tuesdays at 8 is trivia night and its super fun. Theres pizza available in the back which is always great too!

  • 3/5 Benjamin F. 1 year ago on Google
    Not sure if it's the musical acts or the sound system, but Pinos is extraordinarily loud seemingly every night (over 100 db sometimes--well into permanent hearing loss territory). Good vibes from the staff and fun when you manage to miss the live performances and open mic. As reply notes below, this can be accomplished by checking the event schedule.

  • 4/5 Frank E. 8 months ago on Google
    One stop shop. Liquors, gifts, lounge and pizzeria all in one convenient location. Hot tip: Try the cheesy bread!

  • 5/5 Miriam O. 1 year ago on Google
    Liquor never tasted so good! The cocktails, beer selections, the owners suggestions for wine are truly great. The Spirit of the place is grand. A true gem. And don't forget their amazing selection of gift baskets for the holidays, a life saver!

  • 3/5 Mimi C. 1 year ago on Google
    strange vibes in this place but it only comes from patrons. the bartenders were super nice. he made sure i drank water before i left. if the vibes from the other ppl around me weren’t so foul i’d come here again

  • 5/5 Ray J. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I am a regular at Pino's. Almost 3 to 4 nights out of the week. Their pizza is TOP NOTCH but it was the CHEESE BREAD that I urge for all the time. Bar is excellent as well as the ALL AROUND SERVICE. I LOVE IT!

  • 5/5 Zach B. 5 months ago on Google
    Played a show here and had the best time! Great food, great drinks, amazing staff and wonderful sound if you're there to play a show!

  • 4/5 Ron M. 7 months ago on Google
    Pinos is a wine shop, liquor store, bar, and live music venue all rolled into one. Great place to catch a quick drink, or buy a bottle of wine. They often have live bands playing outside. It's a very fun place worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Robert W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with a friendly staff too listen to music and joy a good craft beer and they even have vegan pizza.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ In-store shopping
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Small business

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